Burlington Santa Claus Parade 2026: Date & Santa Photos

HOLIDAYS & LOCAL EVENTS · BURLINGTON

Burlington’s parade arrives later in the season than many nearby communities. It is an option for families whose November weekends are already full, while Santa photo visits begin before parade day.

Burlington parade: December 6 at 2:00 p.m.

The City confirms Sunday, December 6, 2026, with the parade scheduled from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Use the City’s current route and road closure information when deciding where to watch. Do not assume that an older year’s map or parking arrangement still applies.

Meet Santa & Take Photos at Burlington Centre

Burlington Centre advertises Santa photos from November 20 to December 24, 2026, at a new location by the food court. The event calendar also lists pet photos, Baby’s First Christmas programming, storytime and a sensory Santa visit on December 6.

Check Burlington Centre’s official Santa photo events for reservations, session-specific locations and current package fees. Special sessions can have different arrangements from regular photo visits.

Keep parade day and photo day separate if needed

A scheduled Santa appointment may be more comfortable on a different date than the parade, particularly for younger children. If combining them, allow a generous buffer for queues, road closures and getting back to your vehicle.

Make room for a relaxed afternoon

Pack warm layers, have lunch before leaving and choose a meeting spot for your group. If relatives are visiting from Oakville, Hamilton or Milton, share the official route link with them so everyone plans around the same current information.

Plan your next holiday outing

Official Burlington parade information and latest updates

See the complete 2026 Santa Claus Parade Guide across Halton, the GTA, Hamilton, Niagara, Wellington County and Ottawa.

Explore the community beyond parade day

Local traditions are one part of finding a place that feels like home. Explore Burlington and the communities we serve, or tell us about your next chapter.

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Event details checked November 12, 2026. All times are local Eastern Time. Confirm routes, accessibility arrangements, weather updates and road closures with the organizer before attending. This guide is maintained for annual updates; the information above is for 2026.